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Weather & Climate in Petrolia, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petrolia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8820°N, 82.1520°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 10 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada | M2.6 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 115 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in |
Petrolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").